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Sorrel, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
695
Population
328/sq mi density
69°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
2,626 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sorrel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8884°N, 91.6266°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Mary Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Acadiana Regional (ARA) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in |
Sorrel has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and October the driest (3.9").